Certificate in Early Childhood
Jewish Education

Certificate in Early Childhood
Jewish Education Leadership

Hebrew College's EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE (ECI) integrates the study of Judaism with early childhood education, presenting developmentally appropriate methods for teaching young children about Jewish values, traditions and culture. Headed by founding Director Ina Regosin, Dean of Students, ECI provides support and guidance for teachers, furthering their Jewish knowledge and understanding of this foundational stage of Jewish education.

The EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE offers a 6-course, 18-credit program, leading to a CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD JEWISH EDUCATION. In addition to courses offered onsite at Hebrew College, a variety of distance learning opportunities are available. Master's students in the Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish Education may specialize in early childhood education by enrolling in ECI and selecting teaching internships in Jewish early childhood settings. As in all education programs, students are assisted in arranging these internships.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Students take six 3-credit courses or a combination of courses and 1-credit modules, for a total of 18 credits. Courses may be taken for either graduate or undergraduate credit.

Course Offerings (3 credits each)

Teaching Jewish Values to Young Children

Creating a Developmentally Appropriate Early Childhood Curriculum

Families, School and Community in Early Childhood Education

Bible and Israel in Early Childhood Education

Jewish Symbols and Life Cycle

Bible for Young Children

Hebrew for Early Childhood Education

Modules (1 credit each)
Students may elect three modules in lieu of a full course.

The Fall Holidays

The Spring Holidays

Bringing Bible into the Early Childhood Classroom

Israel in the Curriculum

Creating a Jewish Environment

Special Needs in the Early Childhood Classroom

The EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTORS INSTITUTE provides an opportunity for experienced administrators to participate in intensive study of Jewish sources and Jewish literature. Through this communal study, students reflect on the connections between Jewish tradition and their role as Jewish educators and as leaders in early childhood Jewish education. Students in this program may earn a CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD JEWISH EDUCATION LEADERSHIP.

FOR INFORMATION
For more information on any aspect of the EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTITUTE or its programs, please contact the Office of Admissions at 617-559-8610 or admissions@hebrewcollege.edu.

Share ECI courses, text study and discussions with fellow early childhood Jewish educators from the comfort of your own home via ECI Online. For information, contact the Office of Admissions, 617-559-8610 or admissions@hebrewcollege.edu.